3 brothers, Xandra, Wendy and Linda, paid a total of $88 for a present. Xandra paid
14 of what the rest paid. Wendy paid
17 of what the rest paid. How much did Linda pay?
Xandra |
Linda |
Wendy |
Total |
1x8 |
4x8 |
5x8 |
7x5 |
1x5 |
8x5 |
8 u |
27 u |
5 u |
40 u |
Total cost of the present = 40 u
40 u = 88
1 u = 88 ÷ 40 = 2.20
Amount that Linda paid
= 40 u - 8 u - 5 u
= 27 u
= 27 x 2.20
= $59.40
Answer: $59.40